Story by Senior Airman Karissa Dick 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.— The 377th Dental Clinic at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. stands as a beacon of service, commitment, and excellence. The Airmen at this clinic embody the core values of the Air Force, with a mission that prioritizes the […]
Story by Janet A. Aker Defense Health Agency Age-related macular degeneration may cause a gradual reduction in your central vision over time, so you might not recognize AMD at first. According to U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Kristine Pierce, with the 96th Medical Group at Eglin AFB, “The change can also be immediate. You can […]
Story by Maria Christina Yager Munson Army Health Center Public Affairs FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Kids don’t come with instructions, so one U.S. Army Dentist on Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, shared what parents should know about helping their children establish good oral hygiene habits for life. Start Early “Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton With February designated as Black History Month, Navy Medicine and Defense Health Agency commands such as Naval Hospital Bremerton are recognizing the exceptional service and many contributions of Black military and civilian personnel. When NHB’s Diversity Council sent out a request asking […]
Story by Maria Christina Yager Munson Army Health Center Public Affairs FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – The senior enlisted leader from U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, West, met with Soldiers at Munson Army Health Center, Feb. 14. Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Francis was on post to provide a brief on the U.S. Army Medical Command […]
Story by Regena Kowitz U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery SAN DIEGO, CA –Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) announced the winners of the Captain Cheryl R. Ringer Memorial Award today, an annual recognition of excellence in process improvement. The award, established in 2018, honors individuals who exemplify leadership, professionalism, and dedication to enhancing health […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A reported cyberattack on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, Change Healthcare, has affected military clinics and hospitals worldwide. On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare disconnected their systems to protect patient information. This is impacting all military pharmacies worldwide and some retail pharmacies nationally. Military clinics and […]
Story by Senior Airman Tiarra Sibley Space Launch Delta 30 U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephen Emmerthal, 30th Medical Group diagnostics and therapeutics flight commander, was awarded the 2024 Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Premiere Innovation Award. The innovation award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to military or federal […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Laiken King 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La.– Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group practiced hospital-specific skills Feb. 14 at the Willis-Knighton Innovation Center for the first time, strengthening their partnership with Willis-Knighton for an effective medical response in any situation. “Building these partnerships in the […]
Story by Jedhel Somera Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – A new initiative in Fort Campbell is placing the health and well-being of its civilian workforce at the forefront by adopting a comprehensive approach. Stemming from the Leadership Fort Campbell (LFC) 2.0 class’s exploration into the question of “How can Fort Campbell […]